A PRAYER THAT IS ALWAYS ANSWERED

Prayer can be a wonderful way to transcend the petty and bring peace to a struggling mind.

And what is the best way to pray?

Prayers such as those that ask for something - are often called "petitionary prayers". Petitionary prayers do not do the job of ending our struggle -- whether they have loving sentiments behind them or selfish ones.

As an alternative, let me offer a very special prayer that bring us the peace of mind we are seeking every time we pray. You will see how vastly it differs from a petitionary prayer.

This special prayer combines a prayer of trust and a prayer of gratitude as follows:
Dear God, I trust that no matter what happens in my life, it is for my highest good.
And no matter what happens in the lives of those I love, it is for their highest good. From all things that are put before us, we shall become stronger and more loving people. I am grateful for all the beauty and opportunity you put into my life. And in all that I do, I shall seek to be a channel for your love.

So simple, yet so powerful! You can see that this prayer asks for nothing.
It has no attachment behind it. It says that even if I don't find that partner, even if I don't get that job, even if my loved one doesn't get well, whatever happens is for the highest good of all concerned. And I will learn and grow from it all.

So often "unwanted" situations in our lives turn out to be blessings in disguise.
Would you do something for me right now? Say this prayer to yourself very slowly taking into your heart the meaning of the words. Let yourself relax as you feel a sense of trust and gratitude roaming through your body, mind and soul. I suspect that any sense of struggle will at least temporarily be replaced by a beautiful sense of peace and caring.

And it is a prayer to share. So whether you share this prayer with others or hold it in your head and heart to be repeated often, the benefits will spill over into all areas of your life.
You will notice the struggle abating and peace entering your being as you send your loving energy out into this very needy world.



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